Diagnostic Testing is used by medical professionals to provide an accurate diagnosis when you feel unwell. There are many different types available and therefore you may need a combination of tests to be completed.
You will often have diagnostic testing completed as an out-patient. It is unusual for you to need to stay in hospital specifically for diagnostic testing.
If you have a health insurance policy, you can put a limit on your out-patient treatment as a way to save money. If you do limit your cover, you may need to self-fund once you have reached your monetary limit.
What type of tests might you asked to have?
This list is not exhaustive.
We have provided below a few examples of the current cost of a private GP appointment from clinics around the UK. These providers are open, honest and up-front about their charges. This makes it easy for a patient to decide whether they can afford a private GP appointment.
If policyholders prefer to have their treatment privately in the UK or abroad, they become cash buyers and have the option available to compare treatment prices before committing to a particular hospital.
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When you look at ways to reduce your Health Insurance premiums one option is reducing your out-patient cover level. This option can offer a substantial saving on your premium. You may not realise however, how this will affect the cover you have available for out-patient diagnostic tests.
An ultrasound is a type of scan that uses high frequency sound waves to produce an image of an organ in the body. Ultrasound is very high frequency sound that humans cannot hear, but can be detected using a machine called an ultrasound scanner.
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You will have cover for diagnostic testing if you have a Health Insurance policy in the UK. However, if you have chosen a reduced out-patient cover policy, there may be an annual monetary limit applicable. Importantly, you should pre-authorise your treatment before having it done to ensure it is eligible for cover.